Samphantawong
in Samphanthawong of Bangkok, Thailand

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Baht - THB
Spoken languages:
Thai, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:01 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.117 and -77.183 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Colonia Penal
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Thailand in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Thailand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Thailand. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Samphantawong

The district Samphantawong of in Samphanthawong (Bangkok) is a district in Thailand a little south-east of Bangkok, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Khlong San, Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Pathum Wan and Bang Rak. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 93 °F

Morning Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Evening Temperature 31°C / 88 °F
Night Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

36°C (96 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

35°C (95 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

36°C (96 °F)
30°C (87 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bangkok a Luxury Collection Hotel Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

Address
6.924,0 mi
250 SUKHUMVIT ROAD
10110 Khlong Toey
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Peninsula Bangkok

Address
6.923,4 mi
333 CHAROENNAKORN RD KLONGSAN
10600 Bangkok
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

Address
6.923,5 mi
2 CHAROEN KRUNG RD SOI 30 CPT BUSH LN SIPHYA BANGRAK
10500 Bang Rak
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Twin Towers Hotel

Address
6.923,9 mi
88 Rang Muang,
10330 Bangkok
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand China Hotel

Address
6.923,0 mi
215 Yaowaraj Road, Samphantawong
10100 Bangkok
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ma Hotel

Address
6.923,8 mi
412 Surawong Road, Sipraya
10500 Bangkok
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: 0:00 - 23:59


Prime Hotel Central Station Bangkok

Address
6.923,6 mi
23/34-35 Treemit Rd, Taladnoi, Sampantawong
10100 Bangkok
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Miramar Hotel Bangkok

Address
6.922,7 mi
777 Mahachai Road, Wangburaphapirom, Phanakorn
10200 Bangkok
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Millennium Hilton Bangkok

Address
6.923,3 mi
123 Charoennakorn Road Klongsan
10600 Bangkok
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shanghai Mansion Bangkok

Address
6.923,3 mi
Yaowaraj Road,Samphantawong 479-481
10100 Bangkok
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Published: March 17, 2014
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Published: March 12, 2014
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Giant Swing

The Giant Swing is a religious structure in Bangkok, Thailand, Phra Nakhon district, located in front of Wat Suthat temple. It was formerly used in an old Brahmin ceremony, and is one of Bangkok's tourist attractions.

Located at 13.7519, 100.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Visitor attractions in Bangkok, Hindu theology, Phra Nakhon District, Road junctions in Thailand

Princess Mother Memorial Park

The Princess Mother Memorial Park (Thai: อุทยานเฉลิมพระเกียรติสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทราบรมราชชนนี, often shortened to สวนสมเด็จย่าฯ, Suan Somdet Ya) is a park in Bangkok, Thailand. It was established in 1993, and opened on January 21, 1997, by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in remembrance of his mother, Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother.

Located at 13.7364, 100.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parks in Bangkok, Khlong San District, 1997 establishments in Thailand

Yaowarat Road

Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong district is home to Bangkok's Chinatown, which is centred on Sam Pheng Lane (ซอยสำเพ็ง numbered as Soi Wanit 1. ) Chinatown's Sam Peng Market (ตลาดสำเพ็ง) is an old business centre noted for a post-WW II visit by the young king Ananda Mahidol. Modern Chinatown now covers a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops and vendors selling all types of goods.

Located at 13.7411, 100.508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Bangkok, Neighbourhoods of Bangkok, Chinatowns in Asia, Shopping districts and streets in Thailand, Samphanthawong District

Wat Ratchanadda

Wat Ratchanaddaram is a buddhist temple located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. Meaning Royal Niece, the temple was built to the order of King Nangklao (Rama III) for Mom Chao Ying Sommanus Wattanavadi (หม่อมเจ้าหญิงโสมนัสวัฒนาวดี) in 1846. The temple is best known for the Loha Prasat (โลหะปราสาท), a multi-tiered structure 36 m high and having 37 metal spires, signifying the 37 virtues toward enlightenment.

Located at 13.7547, 100.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Religious buildings completed in 1846, Phra Nakhon District

Wat Suthat

Wat Suthat Thepphawararam is a royal temple of the first grade, one of ten such temples in Bangkok (23 in Thailand). Construction was begun by His Majesty King Rama I in 1807 (B.E. 2350). Further construction and decorations were carried out by King Rama II who helped carve the wooden doors, but the temple was not completed until the reign of King Rama III in 1847 (B.E.2390). This temple contains the Buddha image Phra Sri Sakyamuni or "Sisakayamunee" which moved from Sukhothai province.

Located at 13.7506, 100.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Phra Nakhon District

Suankularb Wittayalai School

Suankularb Wittayalai School (also known as Suankularb College) is an all-boys secondary school for grades 7th through 12th in Thailand. Founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1882, Suankularb is the oldest public secondary school in the country. Suankularb alumni include eight Prime Ministers of Thailand, nine Supreme Court Chief Justices, five attorney generals, Fortune Global 500 chief executive and chief financial officer, scholars, as well as a number of prominent politicians and businessmen.

Located at 13.7428, 100.498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.922 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Bangkok, Educational institutions established in 1882, Boys' schools in Thailand, Phra Nakhon District

Hua Lamphong Railway Station

Hua Lamphong Railway Station, officially known as the Bangkok Railway Station, is the main railway station in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the center of the city in Pathum Wan District, and is operated by the State Railway of Thailand. The station was opened on June 25, 1916 after six years' construction. The site of the railway station was previously the national railway's maintenance centre, which moved to Makkasan in June 1910.

Located at 13.7389, 100.517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.924 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Thailand, Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Rail transport in Bangkok, Pathum Wan District, Railway stations opened in 1916, 1916 establishments in Thailand

Thieves' Market

Nakhon Kasem is a market in Samphanthawong district, Bangkok, Thailand. Popularly known as Thieves Market because in past it were mostly stolen goods which were sold there. Nowadays mostly imitation antiques, old furniture and brassware are sold there. This market is located at Charoen Krung Road.

Located at 13.7453, 100.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Retailing in Bangkok, Samphanthawong District

Wat Saket

Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan (Thai: วัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร, usually shortened to Wat Saket) is a Buddhist temple in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.

Located at 13.7539, 100.507 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Visitor attractions in Bangkok, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District

Phahurat

Phahurat or Pahurat, often known as Thailand's Little India, is an ethnic neighborhood surrounding Phahurat Road in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. The area that would become Phahurat was an enclave of Cambodian immigrants who came to Siam during the reign of King Taksin (1768–1782).

Located at 13.7448, 100.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Bangkok, Little Indias, Neighbourhoods of Bangkok, Shopping districts and streets in Thailand, Phra Nakhon District

Memorial Bridge, Bangkok

The Memorial Bridge is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in Thailand, connecting the districts Phra Nakhon and Thonburi. The bridge was opened on 6 April 1932, by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Chakri Dynasty and the foundation of Bangkok, shortly before the Siamese Coup d'état on 24 June 1932.

Located at 13.7392, 100.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.922 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Bangkok, Road transport in Bangkok, Bridges completed in 1932, Crossings of the Chao Phraya River, Memorial bridges, Phra Nakhon District, 1932 establishments in Thailand

Charoen Krung Road

Charoen Krung (ถนนเจริญกรุง, Thanon Charoen Krung)) is a major road in Bangkok that runs roughly parallel to the Chao Phraya river. Part of it is considered Chinatown along with Yaowarat Road, part of it is closest major road to Phahurat (Little India), its northern terminus is the Grand Palace, it runs through Nakhon Kasem (Thieves Market) and Khlong Thom Market (low cost electronics).

Located at 13.7471, 100.498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.922 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Bangkok

Phra Pok Klao Bridge

Phra Pok Klao Bridge is a bridge crossing the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok, Thailand. The bridge was designed to alleviate traffic congestion on the adjacent Memorial Bridge. The bridge is composed of 3 viaducts, with the central viaduct designed to carry future mass transit links. As of December 2007 there are no plans to use the central viaduct.

Located at 13.739, 100.499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.922 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Bangkok, Bridges completed in 1984, Crossings of the Chao Phraya River, Road transport in Bangkok

Pak Khlong Talat

Pak Khlong Talat is a market in Bangkok, Thailand that sells flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It is the primary flower market in Bangkok and has been cited as a "place of symbolic values" to Bangkok residents. It is located on Chak Phet Road and adjacent side-streets, close to Memorial Bridge. Though the market is open 24 hours, it is busiest before dawn, when boats and trucks arrive with flowers from nearby provinces. The market has a long history.

Located at 13.7422, 100.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.922 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Retail markets in Thailand, Retailing in Bangkok, Food markets, Flower markets

National Library of Thailand

The National Library of Thailand is the legal deposit and copyright library for Thailand. It was created in 1905, after the merger of the three pre-existing royal libraries. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture and is located in Bangkok. The library aims to be a fully high-tech national intellectual property heritage resource, serving all people and guided by professional library leadership.

Located at 13.7521, 100.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1905 establishments in Thailand, National libraries, Thai culture, Government agencies of Thailand, Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Libraries established in 1905, Libraries in Thailand, Deposit libraries

River City Shopping Complex

River City Shopping Complex is a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located alongside the Chao Phraya River on the Si Phraya Pier. Developed by the Italthai Group and The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, it opened on December 1, 1984 and it has a floor area of 47,567 m². When it was completed in 1984 the complex was awarded the Gold Medal for the “Best Commercial Complex” by the Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage of Thailand.

Located at 13.7304, 100.513 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Thailand, Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Shopping malls established in 1984, Retailing in Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, 1984 establishments in Thailand

Bangkok Folk Museum

Bangkok Folk Museum is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located at Soi Charoen Krung 43, near the Sri Rat Expressway several hundred metres from the right bank of the Chao Phraya and the intersection of Charoen Krung Road and Maha Set Road. Set in a building dating back to the World War II period, the museum offers an insight into the lifestyles of middle-class Bangkokians during World War II and its aftermath (1937-1957).

Located at 13.7283, 100.518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.924 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Bangkok, World War II museums, History museums in Thailand, Bang Rak District

Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre

Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre is a theatre in Bangkok, Thailand. It was established in 1933. Originally it was called "Sala ChalermThai" (สาลาเฉลิมไทย), "Glory of Thailand". After serving as a cinema for many years it now hosts performances of classical Thai dance theatre.

Located at 13.7467, 100.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Theatres in Bangkok, Theatres completed in 1933, 1933 establishments in Thailand

Ministry of Interior (Thailand)

The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand is an important Cabinet-level department in the Government of Thailand. The Ministry is given wide ranging responsibilities over many aspects. For example the Ministry has responsibility over: local administrations, internal security, citizenship, disaster management, land management, issuing national identity cards and public works. The Ministry is also responsible for appointing 76 Governors of the Provinces of Thailand.

Located at 13.7504, 100.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.922 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cabinet Departments of Thailand, Internal affairs ministries, Law enforcement in Thailand, Ministries established in 1892, 1892 establishments in Thailand

Golden Buddha (statue)

The Golden Buddha, officially titled Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon, is the world's largest solid gold statue. It is located in the temple of Wat Traimit, Bangkok, Thailand.

Located at 13.7381, 100.514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.924 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddha statues, Thai art, Visitor attractions in Bangkok, Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Gold sculptures, Samphanthawong District

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, previously (and still commonly) known as Wat Leng Noei Yi, is the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It hosts celebrations of a number of year-round events, including Chinese New Year, and the annual Chinese vegetarian festival. It is located in the district of Pom Prap Sattru Phai in the city's Chinatown, in a courtyard off Charoen Krung Road, accessed by an alleyway.

Located at 13.7436, 100.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District

Leng Buai Ia Shrine

The Leng Buai Ia Shrine is a Chinese shrine, in the Samphanthawong district of Bangkok's Chinatown. It is located in a courtyard amongst a network of narrow alleys off Charoen Krung Road.

Located at 13.7419, 100.509 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Religious buildings completed in 1658, Places of worship in Bangkok, Samphanthawong District

Wat San Chao Chet

Wat San Chao Chet is a Cantonese Mazu (goddess) temple, it was built by Chinese Cantonese immigrants in 1851, located in the Bang Rak district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River.

Located at 13.7302, 100.517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.924 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places of worship in Bangkok, Religious buildings completed in 1851, Bang Rak District

Wat Ratchabophit

Wat Ratchabophit or formally Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratcha Wara Maha Wihan is a Buddhist temple located in on Atsadang Road, Bangkok, along Khlong Lot, not far from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. The temple was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).

Located at 13.7492, 100.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.922 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Bangkok

Rattanakosin Island

Rattanakosin Island is a historic area in the Phra Nakhon District in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya and canals were dug to serve as moats for the originally fortified city centre. Situated on the eastern convex bank of a meander in the Chao Phraya River, the island is the site of the Grand Palace and Bangkok's City Pillar Shrine, among other places of historical significance.

Located at 13.75, 100.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.923 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Phra Nakhon District, Neighbourhoods of Bangkok

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